Poor health outcomes for African Americans, Hispanic Americans, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders are apparent when comparing their health indicators against the rest of the U.S.
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Newborn Hearing Screening - Outpatient Previous Winners Archive

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Outpatient Audiology Evaluation - Archive

Babies who do not pass their inpatient and follow-up outpatient hearing screening are evaluated by a licensed pediatric audiologist, preferably a Children's Medical Services approved one. The purpose of the evaluation is to confirm normal hearing or to confirm a hearing loss. Florida's goal is to complete these evaluations by three months of age. Results from these follow-up evaluation appointments are submitted to Florida's Newborn Screening Program within two days of the appointment date. In addition to results from follow-up appointments of babies who did not pass their newborn hearing screenings, audiologist also report the confirmation of a permanent hearing loss for any child in Florida under the age of three. Each month, one outpatient facility is recognized for doing well with completing evaluations and with submitting Diagnostic Hearing Evaluation forms in a timely manner. Below are winners so far:

Florida Gulf Coast ENT in Naples/Estero for June 2012

Hearing Solutions in Lake City/Live Oak for July 2012

St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach for August 2012

Hear 4 Kidz in Homestead for September 2012

Miami Children's Hospital for October 2012

Florida Hospital Audiology East Orlando for November 2012

All Children's Specialty Care of Tampa for December 2012

All Children's Specialty Care of Pasco for January 2013

Audiology Consultants of Panama City for February 2013

Bethesda Center for Speech and Hearing in Boynton Beach for March 2013